Pelicana Chicken

941 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Korean

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Pelicana Chicken stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Pelicana Chicken on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Sep 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pelicana Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pelicana Chicken on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pelicana Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pelicana Chicken.

How does Pelicana Chicken compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pelicana Chicken most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pelicana Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pelicana Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pelicana Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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